Can we create script of a native mobile application (Android here, not a Hybrid application or Mobile Browser based application).
I did all sorts of configurations required in Mobile- like setting proxy matching to the IP4 of the machine JMeter is run on. When i start recording I see listener of HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder showing errors:
Response message:Received fatal alert: certificate_unknown
ensure browser is set to accept the JMeter proxy certificate
and Response as:
javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: Received fatal alert: certificate_unknown
Kindly hep to get an understanding of the concept and how to fix it.
Thanks,
PS
First of all make sure to import the JMeter's MITM certificate to your Android device. The certificate file is called ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt and it's being generated in "bin" folder of your JMeter installation when you start the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder.
See HTTPS recording and certificates chapter of the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder documentation for more information
If you're running Android 7.0 or higher you will need to take some extra steps in order to be able to capture native application traffic, in particular:
Add the next line to the application section of your Android app manifest file:
android:networkSecurityConfig="#xml/network_security_config"
Create network_security_config.xml file under your app resources folder and put the following code inside:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<network-security-config>
<debug-overrides>
<trust-anchors>
<!-- Trust user added CAs while debuggable only -->
<certificates src="user" />
</trust-anchors>
</debug-overrides>
</network-security-config>
Compile and install your application in debug mode like:
gradlew installDebug
Once you follow the above steps and launch the debug version of the application with lowered network security you should be able to intercept and decrypt its traffic using JMeter's proxy server.
More information: Recording Using Android Devices
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while recording Mobile Application. Trafic is not going via Proxy.
I have installed CA certificate in Android App.
Jmeter is recording but recording only Certain URLs and Other URLS like Google, Appstore are not been recorded including my Mobile APP (App under test,SUT).
I am unable to Login in to the APP aswell when i set Proxy in mobile App (under Manual)
Jmeter : V.5.1
Android : 9
JDK: 13
Mobile Application has Microsoft Login credentials.
Response I get is SSL handshake : certificate_Unknown and I get :443 Error Response.
can any one Help me with this issue .
Starting from Android 7.0 (Nougat) you need to perform some specific network security configuration in order to use self-signed MITM certificates (inluding JMeter's one)
Under application section of your application manifest add the next line:
android:networkSecurityConfig="#xml/network_security_config"
Under res folder create the network_security_config.xml file and put the following code there:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<network-security-config>
<debug-overrides>
<trust-anchors>
<!-- Trust user added CAs while debuggable only -->
<certificates src="user"/>
</trust-anchors>
</debug-overrides>
</network-security-config>
Build your application in debug mode
gradlew assembleDebug
That's it, now you should be able to capture your application secure traffic with JMeter's HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder. Check out Recording Using Android Devices article for more details if needed
Other options are:
If your application can be built for Android < 7.0 you can use the device or emulator - it will be quite enough to just install ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt file there
If you have rooted device or emulator - you can add the JMeter's certificate into Android trusted CA
I am trying to record the native app performance testing by using jmeter HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder and after installing ApacheJMeterRootCA certificate in mobile device and also configuring Proxy settings, I am getting certificate_unknown error whenever I open the app and try to use it
Note : JDK8 and JMeter 4.0 is used
Assuming correct JMeter configuration (i.e. you have imported JMeter's self-signed certificate onto device and the device proxy configuration matches HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder settings) you should be able to record your application traffic normally.
Unless you're using latest Android versions (Nougat 7 or higher) where you need to amend your application source code in order to configure the application to trust user certificates.
Add the next line to your application manifest (under application tag)
android:networkSecurityConfig="#xml/network_security_config"
Add network_security_config.xml file under res folder of your application and put the following code into it:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<network-security-config>
<debug-overrides>
<trust-anchors>
<!-- Trust user added CAs while debuggable only -->
<certificates src="user" />
</trust-anchors>
</debug-overrides>
</network-security-config>
Rebuild your application and run it in debug mode - now JMeter should be able to capture the requests.
More information:
Bypassing Android’s Network Security Configuration
Recording Using Android Devices
I am trying to test mobile application using jmeter Test Script Recorder but When i set proxy in my mobile and then I tried to captured, It shows all the time "No internet connection". I have set correct ip and port number.
Can anyone help me ?
There is more than one mobile operating system and troubleshooting options differ depending on vendor and OS.
Double check that you actually started HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder and there are no modal dialogs with warnings/errors and nothing suspicious in jmeter.log file
JMeter itself must have internet connectivity, if your machine is behind the corporate proxy - you will need to apply some extra configuration
Check if you can record anything using web browser on mobile device. Start with HTTP-based simple site i.e. http://example.com
If your application is using HTTPS protocol you will need to install JMeter's self-signed certificate onto the device, the file is called ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt and it's being generated in "bin" folder of your JMeter installation when you start HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder and you need to transfer it to your device somehow (bluetooth, email, whatever) and follow your OS dialog to get it installed and trusted
For certain Android versions you might need to use a 3rd-party tool like ProxyDroid in order to proxy HTTPS traffic
For iOS devices you will need to "tell" that you trust JMeter's certificate under Settings -> General -> About -> Certificate Trust Settings
See the following materials for more information:
HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder user manual entry (pay attention to HTTPS recording and certificates chapter)
Apache JMeter proxy Step-by-step
You can consider using a cloud-based proxy service, in this case you will not have to worry about certificates generation and installation and will have confidence that the device will have Internet connectivity. As a bonus you will have possibility to export recorded script in "SmartJMX" mode with automatic detection and correlation of any dynamic parameters.
What is the purpose of JMeter Recorder? With Work Bench, how can I record a Script for Android Native application? I need to record a Script for Native application, is that possible, and how can find errors for Tested Application? What is the procedure to do?
Thanks in advance.
If your application is using HTTP or HTTPS protocols you can record its network activity using JMeter's HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder
First of all make sure JMeter and Android device are on the same network (i.e. connected to the same Wi-Fi) and the machine running JMeter is not blocking port 8888 in the firewall
Prepare JMeter for recording. The fastest way is using JMeter Templates feature. From JMeter's main menu choose File -> Templates -> Recording -> Create, expand Workbench -> HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder and click Start button
Optional step (if your application is using HTTPS only). Locate ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt file under JMeter's "bin" folder, send it to yourself by email, open the email on Android device and install the certificate from the attachment
Configure Android device to use JMeter as a proxy. Use IP address or hostname of machine running JMeter as a proxy host and 8888 as a proxy port. Depending on your application network transport and Android version you may have to use a 3rd-party tool like Proxy Droid to set up the proxy configuration
Start your application - JMeter should capture the network requests under the Recording Controller.
In case if you experience any problems update the question with the exact errors. Also it worth checking out A Step by Step Guide to Performance Testing on Native Mobile Apps for an alternative solution.
I am testing performance of mobile app via jmeter for android mobile app. FOr most of the apps installed in my mobile device, I am receiving below error message.
Software caused connection abort: recv failed
ensure browser is set to accept the JMeter proxy certificate.
Please help me to know how to resolve this error, while testing with mobile app.
Well have you done what the error message says e.g. have you installed the JMeter CA certificate ? look at this guide and check if you have followed the steps correctly [Apache JMeter HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder] (https://jmeter.apache.org/usermanual/jmeter_proxy_step_by_step.pdf) especially this step :
Return to HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder, and click the “Start” button at the bottom.
This will start the JMeter proxy server which is used to intercept the browser requests.
A file called ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt will be generated in jmeter/bin folder.
Install this certificate in your browser, if you don't know how to do it, read “
Installing the
JMeter CA certificate for HTTPS recording
” in : http://jmeter.apache.org/usermanual/component_reference.html#HTTP%28S%29_Test_Script_Recorder
When you start JMeter's HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder it generates a dummy certificate in order to be able to decrypt SSL traffic.
Locate ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt file in JMeter's /bin folder (it may live in other location if you run JMeter i.e. from desktop shortcut)
Install it onto your device (the easiest way is sending it to yourself via email, open the email on device and click on the attachment)
After certificate installation device should be
You may find Mobile Recorder service easier to use